ICE Agents Deployed Tear Gas In Home With Twin Babies Inside, America applauds
Newsweek highlighted a deeply disturbing incident where ICE agents deployed tear gas into a home, despite the presence of twin babies, as reported by the mother. This isn't just an isolated 'error'; it's a stark reminder of tactics normalized by agencies like CBP and ICE, which have a well-documented history of using tear gas against asylum seekers, including children, at the border—a practice
that peaked under the "zero tolerance" policy. While the media often frames these as regrettable incidents, they are the predictable outcome of punitive immigration policies that prioritize enforcement above human dignity. We fund border agencies with billions annually; in 2024, DHS is projected to get $62 billion, a significant portion for immigration enforcement. We are told this is for
'national security.' But how secure are we when our own government's agents spray chemical weapons into a house with infants? One might wonder if the definition of 'security' has become synonymous with 'performative cruelty' when it targets the most vulnerable among us. This isn't about 'bad apples'; it's about a rotten tree. Or perhaps, for certain populations, these are the 'good guys with guns'
we're constantly hearing about.